New liability rules for the construction sector to improve consumer protection
The Government will introduce mandatory home warranties and professional indemnity insurance requirements for design professionals.
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Regulating building professionals and practitioners
The regulation of people in building trades and professions (occupational licensing) aims to ensure workers in the sector are competent and accountable.
Bills on self-certification and stronger licensing pass first readings
Legislation has progressed to enable self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers and to strengthen licensing and disciplinary systems for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).
Fast-tracking supermarkets
The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to make it easier and faster for new supermarkets to be built.
Summary of submissions: Building Code fire safety review
A summary of the feedback received during consultation on issues in the fire safety provisions of the Building Code.
New pathways for overseas building products implemented
The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.
Earthquake-prone building system changes announced
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.
Earthquake-prone building and seismic risk management review
About the earthquake-prone building system review
Ready, steady, go for Granny Flats
Granny flat consent exemption takes effect.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.